Australia vs India: ?Someone has to score 500 runs to win the series,? Dravid.



Australia vs India Test Series: The Former Test great, Rahul Dravid speaks on the chances of India winning the upcoming series against Australia. Dravid told that someone needs to score at least 500 runs in the four games to bag the series.



The all-time Test great aka ?The Wall of Indian Cricket? remembers the last tour of Australia in 2018-19 where Cheteshwar Pujara smacked 521 runs in four games. Pujara was the leading run-scorer in the previous series against Australia on Australian soil. In the tour, Team India registered a series win 2-1.



Dravid said someone definitely needs to take the responsibility to score big in every single innings to tackle the gigantic Australian lineup. Be it Cheteshwar Pujara himself as Men in Blues will miss the services of skipper Virat Kohli after the first game. Kohli has been given a paternity leave for the birth of his first child. Virat will leave Australia after the first Day/Night Test game.



<h2>Who will be Pujara in the Series, Dravid:</h2>



?Who is going to the Pujara this time in the Australian Test Series?? ESPNCricinfo quoted Dravid as saying during a webinar, organized by L&amp;T Financial Services Mutual Fund?s annual conclave The Winner?s Circle.



?I am saying that because last time when India toured Australia in 2018-19 Pujara scored over 500 runs and you will need one of your batsmen to repeat that. Either it can be Pujara, Kohli cannot do that because he won?t be available throughout the series. If one batsman goes over the mark and scored big for you, then the game will become much easier for India.?



Dravid has faith in the Indian bowling lineup. Our lineup can pick quick wickets, batting is one area that can win you the series.



?Our bowling lineup is capable of taking 20 wickets. They will impose tough conditions. Australia will try to put up the conditions which will be favoring fast bowlers. So will we able to match that??



?I think Indian bowlers can pick 20 scalps over five days but do we have someone who can put up 500 runs over the series. If we get that then it would become much easier. But if Smith or Warner, who missed the last series, gets going and score 500 runs for their side, then I think they will have the edge,? he said.



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Australia vs India: ?Someone has to score 500 runs to win the series,? Dravid

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Shahid Afridi advised former Pakistan greats to follow the footsteps of Rahul Dravid.



After watching the Indian young talents success in the recent past, Shahid Afridi advised former Pakistan greats to follow the footsteps of Rahul Dravid. India?s National Cricket Academy (NCA) director, Rahul Dravid has been phenomenal in nurturing and grooming young Indian talents.



Afridi speaking in the Function in Lahore, advised the former Pakistani cricketers who are involved in nurturing the young players to follow Rahul Dravid. ?The Wall? has served as the head coaches of India?s U-19 and India A team.



Former Pakistan skipper said that there is so much to learn from Rahul Dravid. He has invested a lot of hard works in the young talents right from the U-19 level and the players are now successful.



?I think as it is we are facing a shortage of quality talent so what is coming through needs to be groomed properly by our former greats. They can do a lot with these young players,? he said.



Afridi further said that former Pakistan cricket players can groom young guys like Dravid. Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Muhammad Yousuf can do a lot of work in shaping the players.



<h2>Pakistani bowlers having an issue with the management:</h2>



Talking about the Mohammad Amir issue, as he refused to play under the eyes of Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis, Afridi said this is the old problem with Pakistan cricket.



?Pakistani bowlers having an issue with the coaches is a long story that begins years ago. My issue with Waqar Younis is well documented. The matter can only be solved when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will open and listen to the problems of the disappointed players.?



Pakistan speedster, Mohammad Amir who announced his retirement recently has said that he will not withdraw his decision till he present management is in the place.



Afridi also advised PCB to resolve the issue with Mohammad Amir as the speedster has a lot to offer to the country.



"The players will have to carry a big heart to become successful in world cricket. All the cricketers must play an aggressive cricket and with full encouragement," Afridi added.



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Shahid Afridi advised former Pakistan greats to follow the footsteps of Rahul Dravid

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Rahul Dravid all set to head second-string Team India in the Sri Lanka tour.



Former Indian cricketer and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) head, Rahul Dravid is all set to coach the second-string Indian team in upcoming India?s tour to Sri Lanka. The outfit in blue will travel to Sri Lanka in July for a six games Limited overs series.



The second string Indian team will field in Sri Lanka for three ODI games and as many T20I games in July when the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will be in the UK for the five games Test series against England.



?The coaching staff will be in the UK and it is best that the young team is guided by Dravid as he has already worked with almost all of India ?A? boys. The comfort the youngsters share with him will be an added advantage,? a BCCI official told ANI.



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It will be the second time for Rahul Dravid to travel with the Indian senior contingent as support staff. Earlier, in 2014 Dravid toured England along with other Indian players as a batting consultant.



Before taking the reins of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore as a head, Dravid had coached the young U-19 boys as well as India ?A?.



The squad for the Sri Lanka tour is yet not announced and it is expected that it will be out in late June.?



It will be interesting to see to whom the reins are given for the tour. As per the reports, southpaw Shikhar Dhawan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are the top contenders for the honours however the exact thought process of the selectors is still unknown.



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Rahul Dravid all set to head second-string Team India in the Sri Lanka tour

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Rahul Dravid never forced me to change my style of game: Prithvi Shaw.



Young Indian opener Prithvi Shaw opens up about the techniques and coaching style of his U19 head coach Rahul Dravid. Shaw said that Dravid never asked him to change his batting style and was always supportive even though his style was way different.



Rahul Dravid is currently the chief of National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore. He had coached the U19 team back in 2018 and won the ICC U19 World Cup under the captaincy of young Prithvi Shaw.



?It was exceptional that we toured for about two years (before the 2018 U19 World Cup) with Rahul Sir. He knew that he was different from us but never forced us to be like him. Temperament is important but he never asked me to change anything, he used to tell me to play my natural game because he knew that if I play the powerplay overs, it becomes difficult to dismiss me,? Prithvi Shaw said to Cricbuzz.



Shaw further said that Rahul Dravid wanted us to be disciplined but at the same time he was too friendly to talk to.



?When there was Rahul Sir, you have to be disciplined. There was a bit of fear of him as well but off the field he was friendly.?



?He used to come with us for dinners and sitting with another legend and having dinner with him was a dream come true. Every youngster would love to have dinner with a legend who has played 15-16 years of international cricket. It was a really good experience talking to him,? added the DC opener.



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 Dravid was clear what he wanted and what he is going to get from each and every player.



?I am sure he also went through that phase, the under-19s and Ranji Trophy. He knew exactly what to get from us during tours,? added Prithvi Shaw who had a scintillating run in the IPL 2021.



?He used to talk to every guy specifically about what he wants him to do, which was really interesting. For me, he just used to say, play your natural game but if the situation demands, you need to be there for the team. If the situation is asking you to do something different from your game, you have to do it for the team. I really found Rahul sir interesting in that way, great human being as well,? he said.



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Rahul Dravid never forced me to change my style of game: Prithvi Shaw

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Rahul Dravid made sure each player gets a game to play in his ?A? tours as a coach.



Former Indian skipper and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) director Rahul Dravid said that he made sure every guy in the squad gets a game when he tours with him in U-19 and A level games.



Dravid is enormously credited for filling all the dots in young player?s armoury and nurturing them to become world-class cricketer. Players like Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan etc have all played under him from their U19 levels and A levels and are one of the top cricketers for India.



Although, Dravid is no longer the coach of any Indian side as he took up the directors position at NCA Bangalore back in 2019, however, he will coach Shikhar Dhawan led the Indian side which will tour Sri Lanka in the month of July.



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A second string Indian team is picked for three games ODI series and as many games T20I series against Sri lanka, starting July 13.



"I tell them upfront, if you come on an A tour with me, you will not leave here without playing a game. I?ve had that personal experience myself as a kid: going on an A tour and not getting an opportunity to play is terrible,? Dravid ESPNcricinfo?s ?The Cricket Monthly?.



?You?ve done well, you scored 700-800 runs, you go, and you don?t get a chance to show what you?re good at. And then you?re back to square one from the selectors? point of view, because the next season you have to score those 800 runs again.



?It is not easy to do that, so there is no guarantee you?ll get a chance again. So you tell people upfront: this is the best 15 and we are playing them. This is not about the supposed best XI. At U-19, we make five-six changes between games if we can,? he said.



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Rahul Dravid made sure each player gets a game to play in his ?A? tours as a coach

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India tour to Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan is up for the challenge as India flies to Sri Lanka.



India tour to Sri Lanka: Senior Indian southpaw Shikhar Dhawan said he is up for the challenge as he walks out in his maiden senior match as a captain in island nation Sri Lanka. The skipper is confident enough to pull off the things quite nicely in the upcoming tour.



India and Sri Lanka are scheduled to play in three ODIs and as many T20I games in the tour.



The visitors will have the services of Rahul Dravid as a head coach for the tour which marks the absence of the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and coach Ravi Shastri. The senior Indian outfit is currently touring England for the upcoming five games Test Series against England, starting August 4.



The new skipper, Dhawan said that the two weeks quarantine time has helped the guys to get better bonding and are really jamming well.



?This is a very good team. There is positivity, confidence in our team and everybody is confident that we will do well. There is a lot of excitement,? Dhawan said at the virtual press conference in the presence of tour head coach Rahul Dravid.



He further stated that the games will bring new opportunities for the young guns to showcase their talent and come into the eyes.



?It is a new challenge but at the same time it is a great opportunity for all of us to show our talent. Everybody is waiting (for the tour to begin),? he added.



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Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who wasn't picked for the England tour, will be Dhawan?s deputy for the tour of Sri Lanka.



The selectors named a 20 men squad for the tour which consists of as many as six uncapped cricketers.



The likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, K Gowtham, Chetan Sakariya and Varun Chakravarthy will look to leave a strong mark in their debut series.



The 35 years old skipper said that his main focus right now is to create a positive environment in the bubble and bring the best out of his players.



?It is a great honour for me to be the captain of the Indian team and looking forward to it. At the same time, as a team, we are working with Rahul ?Bhaiya? (Rahul Dravid).



I have played under his coaching once for India A, so I feel that we guys sync together, the support staff and the team and we are looking forward to this series,? he added.



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India tour to Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan is up for the challenge as India flies to Sri Lanka

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India vs Sri Lanka: Not Possible to give a chance to every player in the Sri Lanka tour: Rahul Dravid.



India vs Sri Lanka: As India boards a flight for the island nation Sri Lanka, head coach Rahul Dravid declines all the assumptions of giving opportunities to every player in the Sri Lanka tour.



Dravid, who will be the head coach of the second-string Indian team for the Sri Lanka tour, said it is unrealistic to give chances to each and every young player selected for the tour as they look to seal their spot for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021.



??I think it?s probably going to be unrealistic to expect us in a short tour like this with three games, or three one-dayers to give everyone an opportunity?and the selectors will be there as well," Dravid declared in the pre-departure press conference.



Among all the players, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson and Ishant Kishan are the most probable ones who will go bonkers to get a place in the World Cup squad.



The tour of the island nation will begin on July 13 with ODI games followed by the T20Is.



The NCA chief said that the primary goal in front of us is to win the series.



?There are a lot of people in this squad who are pushing for places or looking to cement their places in the World Cup coming up, but I think the key goal of everyone in the squad and in the team?is to try and win the series," the former India captain said.



Team India has just three T20I games before the marquee ICC T20 World Cup to explore options.



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?I am sure that you know the selectors and management would have a pretty fair idea by now as to what is the kind of squad that they are looking for."



The former skipper further said that a couple of players will get the opportunities in the tour for whom the selectors and management will be looking forward and can fill up the remaining places in the World Cup squad.



?There is an opportunity for maybe one or two places that, maybe, the team management or the selectors might be looking for, spots that they might want to fill, and give them a few more options," he said.



He also revealed that a few selectors will be travelling with the team to the Sri Lanka tour and will watch the whole process.



?There would be a couple of selectors who would be travelling with us. Once we get there we will be interacting with them and see what they are thinking," he said.



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India vs Sri Lanka: Not Possible to give a chance to every player in the Sri Lanka tour: Rahul Dravid.

India vs Sri Lanka: Not Possible to give a chance to every player in the Sri Lanka tour: Rahul Dravid

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Will Ravi Shastri continue to coach team India? Kapil Dev has his say.



Indian legendary former captain Kapil Dev reckons that there is no reason to remove Ravi Shastri, the current head coach of team India, from the position if he is doing well and producing results.



Shastri?s tenure as a head coach will end after the T20 World Cup 2021 which is scheduled in the UAE and Oman during October-November.



Speculations have been there that the current NCA chief Rahul Dravid, who is on the tour of Sri Lanka as a head coach of the second-string Indian team, will apply for the post.



"I don?t think there is any need to speak about it. Let this Sri Lanka series get over. We?ll get to know the kind of performance our team has dished out,? former skipper Kapil Dev told ABP News.



The current head coach can also re-apply for the role if he believes he can produce more results in the near future.



?If you?re trying to shape a new coach, there?s nothing wrong with it. Then again, if Ravi Shastri continues to do a good job, there?s no reason to remove him either. Only time will tell.?



The 59-years old has taken India to triumph against Australia two times in Border Gavaskar Trophy and have led India to the Semi-Finals of ICC ODI 2019 World Cup and the final of ICC World Test Championship where the team bowed down against New Zealand in both instances.



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India recently lost the all-important inaugural ICC World Test Championship by eight wickets.



Team India is currently split into two contingents, the senior led by Virat Kohli is on the England tour while the second string led by southpaw Shikhar Dhawan is in a limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka.



"India have a big bench strength. If players get the opportunity and India can assemble two teams that can claim to win in both England and Sri Lanka, there is nothing better,? added Kapil Dev.



The former cricketer is delighted to see a lot of youngsters getting their chances in the Sri Lanka tour.



?If the youngsters get the opportunity, there?s nothing wrong with it. But if it is up to the team management to decide whether they should apply such pressure on two teams simultaneously," Kapil pointed out.



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Will Ravi Shastri continue to coach team India? Kapil Dev has his say.

Will Ravi Shastri continue to coach team India? Kapil Dev has his say

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BCCI to part ways with Ravi Shastri and other Indian coaching staff after T20 World Cup 2021.



ICC T20 World Cup 2021: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to make a complete revamp of the Indian team?s coaching structure after the completion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.



As per the reports available, head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, fielding coach R Sridhar and batting coach Vikram Rathour will be removed from the backroom of the Indian men?s cricket team.



Shastri has already informed that he is anyway going to part ways with the national team after his contract expires. It is worth noting that the current Indian head coach was given an extension as his contract expired after the ICC ODI World Cup 2021.



He first came in as India?s full-time coach in 2017 after India?s defeat in the Champions Trophy final. Under his coaching, India thrashed Australia two times in their own backyard. Reached the semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2021 and reached the final of the ICC World Test Championship. Although India eluded an ICC title during Shastri's tenure, he has successfully managed to turn India into a formidable outfit.



As things have been going over the past few months, it is almost clear that Shastri and Co. will not seek any extension this time after the T20 World Cup 2021 and are ready to bid adieu to their roles and responsibilities.?



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2021/08/Rahul-Dravid-Indias-coach.jpg" alt="Former Indian cricketer and current NCA director, Rahul Dravid." class="wp-image-66665" /><figcaption>Former Indian cricketer and current NCA director, Rahul Dravid.</figcaption></figure>



BCCI has already rolled out the advertisements for the NCA?s head, the post currently held by Rahul Dravid. It will be interesting whether Dravid replies to it or not.?



The applications for the new coaching staff for the Senior Indian men?s team will go as per the plans. A completely new structure and faces will join the Indian outfit after the T20 World Cup.



There are certain factors pointing towards Dravid?s inclusion as the head coach of India, especially after his successful stints at the Under19 level and the recent India tour of Sri Lanka.



If Dravid throws his hat in the ring for the role of head coach, he will be the frontrunner among others and will surely win the race with the kind of stature and reputation he possesses.



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BCCI to part ways with Ravi Shastri and other Indian coaching staff after T20 World Cup 2021

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Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid has reapplied for the post of chair of National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore losing away the indications of him being unlikely to take up the lead role for the senior Indian cricket team. If the reports are to be believed, Rahul Dravid is highly unlikely to sideline Ravi Shastri as India?s head coach after the T20 World Cup 2021.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had to invite fresh applications for the head of NCA as Dravid?s existing contract expired. According to the new rule, extensions in the role are not possible. Every two years, there will be new applications for the post.



?Yes, Rahul has reapplied for the post of Head of Cricket. You don?t need to be a genius to guess that he is going to continue after the tremendous work he has put in to change the face of NCA, which is now truly a centre of excellence," a senior BCCI source privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.



The source also stated that no name has been received by the board close to the stature of Rahul Dravid.



?In fact, as of now, save Rahul, there are no other prominent names of stature who have applied for the post."



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Although Dravid has shown his refrainment from leading India directly, the NCA head chose to work indirectly to supply future stars through a robust selection system at National Cricket Academy Bangalore.



Despite having no ICC glory under Ravi Shastri, India has done tremendously well in being the best team in the world. India has crushed Australia in their own backyard two times under Shastri and the team is going strong to beat England in England in ongoing India vs England test series.



India has become a formidable outfit under Ravi Shastri and the values of never giving up have been inducted into the players to rise up from different situations. India showed a glimmer of these values in the last Australia tour as well as the recent Lords test match against India.



It is noteworthy that Ravi Shastri?s current contract will expire after the completion of the T20 World Cup 2021. He received an extension of two years after the completion of the 2019 ODI World Cup in England.



For any other individual who aspires to become India's head coach, it is really an onerous task to replace Shastri from the position unless he himself steps down or there is someone like Rahul Dravid standing in the line after doing a remarkable job at the U19 level and as NCA director.



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Rahul Dravid highly unlikely to replace Ravi Shastri as India?s head coach

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.